www.washingtontimes.com Topics: University Of Iowahttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/university-of-iowa/?utm_medium=RSSwww.washingtontimes.com Topics: University Of Iowaen-usSat, 05 Nov 2016 01:01:00 -0400Wife's death fuels scientist's quest for cancerhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/5/wifes-death-fuels-scientists-quest-for-cancer/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Two mouse clicks in David Soll's University of Iowa biology lab is all it takes to understand.</p> <p>The first click is a real horror film: 3-D images of the first-ever tracking of cancer cells' motion and accretion to tumors, which his lab released earlier this ...MIKE KILENSat, 05 Nov 2016 01:01:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/5/wifes-death-fuels-scientists-quest-for-cancer/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSUniversity of Iowa investigates 'deeply offensive' fliers that criticize 'anti-white propaganda'http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/26/university-of-iowa-investigates-deeply-offensive-f/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The University of Iowa is investigating a series of fliers criticizing "anti-white propaganda," which were discovered near campus centers dedicated to Latino, Native American, African American and LGBTQ communities.</p> <p>The fliers discovered Sunday on a bulletin board in a campus residence hall "were deeply offensive to some members of our ...Jessica ChasmarWed, 26 Oct 2016 14:44:36 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/26/university-of-iowa-investigates-deeply-offensive-f/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS1955 University of Iowa student finally gets honor, apologyhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/22/1955-university-of-iowa-student-finally-gets-honor/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - It took more than six decades, but the first black student to be named "Miss State University of Iowa" in 1955 has received official recognition - and an apology - from the university.</p> <p>Dora Martin Berry was 17 when her fellow students elected her in ...Sat, 22 Oct 2016 16:16:58 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/22/1955-university-of-iowa-student-finally-gets-honor/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSKey University of Iowa health care leader to step downhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/30/key-university-of-iowa-health-care-leader-to-step-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - A powerful University of Iowa administrator who has helped build and manage its sprawling health care enterprise announced plans Friday to step down.</p> <p>University vice president Jean Robillard said he will resign his role in which he serves as dean of the medical school and ...RYAN J. FOLEYFri, 30 Sep 2016 11:31:14 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/30/key-university-of-iowa-health-care-leader-to-step-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSAtheist group targets Muslim prayer rooms at University of Iowahttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/29/atheist-group-targets-muslim-prayer-rooms-at-unive/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The Wisconsin-based Freedom from Religion Foundation is demanding that the University of Iowa close its designated Muslim prayer rooms, which the atheist group has deemed unconstitutional.</p> <p>In a <a href="http://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/26174-ffrf-questions-prayer-areas-at-university-of-iowa" target="_blank">press release</a> on the FFRF website, the group complained about two gender-segregated Muslim prayer rooms recently established at the Iowa ...Jessica ChasmarTue, 29 Mar 2016 17:01:07 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/29/atheist-group-targets-muslim-prayer-rooms-at-unive/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSIowa City Moms Blog seeks to connect mothershttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/17/iowa-city-moms-blog-seeks-to-connect-mothers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Take it from two women who seem to know what they're doing - being a mom is hard. But it's also the most rewarding and important role for many women.</p> <p> Two University of Iowa alumnae are connecting moms across the country with their ...ALY BROWNSat, 17 May 2014 01:01:00 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/17/iowa-city-moms-blog-seeks-to-connect-mothers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSTask force proposes new university funding ideahttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/17/task-force-proposes-new-university-funding-idea/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A recently unveiled task force proposal to change the way Iowa funds its state-run universities has been greeted with skepticism by University of Iowa supporters who believe it could cut funding by millions.</p> <p> The Iowa Board of Regents released a report on the ...Sat, 17 May 2014 19:17:44 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/17/task-force-proposes-new-university-funding-idea/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSIowa universities identify disqualified ex-workershttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/13/iowa-universities-identify-disqualified-ex-workers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Nearly 100 former University of Iowa employees are disqualified from returning to work because of previous firings, but only a handful of ex-workers at the state's two other public universities face similar restrictions, according to records released Tuesday.</p> <p> Spreadsheets released by the Iowa ...Tue, 13 May 2014 19:01:56 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/13/iowa-universities-identify-disqualified-ex-workers/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSUI student accused of getting pot brownies in mailhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/6/ui-student-accused-of-getting-pot-brownies-in-mail/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - A University of Iowa student faces a drug charge after he allegedly received a mail package of brownies made with marijuana.</p> <p> Authorities say staff at one of the school's residence halls intercepted a package in early April intended for 19-year-old Christian Hernandez. A ...Tue, 06 May 2014 13:53:11 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/6/ui-student-accused-of-getting-pot-brownies-in-mail/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS'Mural' restoration prompts wearable works of arthttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/5/mural-restoration-prompts-wearable-works-of-art/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - When Christiana Byrne began designing a wearable work of art inspired by Jackson Pollock's epic painting "Mural," she considered the life of the reclusive artist.</p> <p> She thought about Pollock's upbringing in the West and how the topography and the colors influenced his vision ...SARA AGNEWSat, 05 Apr 2014 12:12:20 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/5/mural-restoration-prompts-wearable-works-of-art/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSIowa regents launch major operations reviewhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/28/u-iowa-meeting-to-launch-major-operations-review/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Iowa regents and consultants launched a major review of operations at the state's three public universities Friday, urging anxious employees to consider rising student debt as they look broadly for ways to cut costs.</p> <p> During a town hall-style meeting in a University of ...RYAN J. FOLEYFri, 28 Mar 2014 14:38:06 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/28/u-iowa-meeting-to-launch-major-operations-review/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSCampus protest shows pressure for action on rapehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/12/campus-protest-shows-pressure-for-action-on-rape/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - As much as any college administrator could be, University of Iowa President Sally Mason was prepared for the growing nationwide pressure to curb campus sexual assaults.</p> <p> An experienced leader with a calm but determined approach, Mason had taken steps that made the 30,000-student ...RYAN J. FOLEY and ALAN SCHER ZAGIERWed, 12 Mar 2014 13:17:14 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/12/campus-protest-shows-pressure-for-action-on-rape/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSProtesters tell Iowa regents to 'stop the audit'http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/12/protesters-tell-iowa-regents-to-stop-the-audit/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Protesters disrupted the Iowa Board of Regents meeting Wednesday to demand an end to a consultant's $2.5 million review that's expected to lead to major changes at the state's three public universities.</p> <p> Four University of Iowa graduate students interrupted a board meeting at ...RYAN J. FOLEYWed, 12 Mar 2014 16:27:20 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/12/protesters-tell-iowa-regents-to-stop-the-audit/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSEx-Iowa player sues over 2011 workout injurieshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/11/ex-iowa-player-files-suit-over-rhabdo-injuries/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - One of 13 University of Iowa football players who were hospitalized after a high-intensity workout three years ago says his injuries were preventable but caused lasting harm, outlining his claims in the first lawsuit to stem from the incident.</p> <p> Former Hawkeyes cornerback William ...RYAN J. FOLEY and LUKE MEREDITHTue, 11 Mar 2014 13:00:07 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/11/ex-iowa-player-files-suit-over-rhabdo-injuries/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSMason OKs purchase of 2nd Nite Ride van at UIhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/7/mason-oks-purchase-of-2nd-nite-ride-van-at-ui/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - University of Iowa President Sally Mason has authorized the purchase of a second van for a late-night campus transportation program for women.</p> <p> University Assistant Vice President Chuck Green told the Iowa City Press-Citizen (http://icp-c.com/1cBhJHL ) that Mason had OK'd the purchase of another ...Fri, 07 Mar 2014 12:03:09 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/7/mason-oks-purchase-of-2nd-nite-ride-van-at-ui/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSData: Sex offenses up at some Iowa universitieshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/4/data-sex-offenses-up-at-some-iowa-universities/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Board of Regents released crime data Tuesday that show an increase in reported sex offenses at two of the state's three public universities, with a recent spike in complaints and controversy at the University of Iowa adding to the information's impact.</p> <p> ...BARBARA RODRIGUEZTue, 04 Mar 2014 18:41:01 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/4/data-sex-offenses-up-at-some-iowa-universities/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSRegent blasts university head over assault remarkhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/feb/28/regents-to-hear-from-u-iowa-president-on-assault/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - University of Iowa President Sally Mason received criticism but no disciplinary action Friday from the school's governing board for her handling of a campus uproar over a comment she made about sexual assault.</p> <p> The Iowa Board of Regents met behind closed doors to ...RYAN J. FOLEYFri, 28 Feb 2014 18:50:40 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/feb/28/regents-to-hear-from-u-iowa-president-on-assault/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSUniversity head criticized over sex assault remarkhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/feb/27/u-iowa-president-to-lead-forum-on-sexual-assault/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Facing criticism for a remark she made about sexual assault, University of Iowa President Sally Mason on Thursday discussed her own experience of being accosted by a stranger when she was a college student.</p> <p> Mason opened a campus forum on sexual assault issues ...RYAN J. FOLEYThu, 27 Feb 2014 18:59:13 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/feb/27/u-iowa-president-to-lead-forum-on-sexual-assault/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSScientists hope 'bio patch' lab successes bring bone regeneration to future troopshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/21/scientists-hope-bio-patch-lab-successes-bring-bone/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Missing teeth, broken bones on the battlefield or a bad slip on the job &mdash; the University of Iowa is working on making all your worries go away.</p> <p>Recent successes in the lab with bone regeneration, using what is known as bio patches, are poised to change the medical landscape ...Douglas Ernst Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:31:24 -0500http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/21/scientists-hope-bio-patch-lab-successes-bring-bone/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSReport blames workout for injuries to Iowa playershttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/mar/23/report-blames-workout-for-injuries-to-iowa-players/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>AMES, IOWA (AP) - A University of Iowa investigative committee said Wednesday the school should scrap an intense workout that left 13 football players hospitalized, conceding that whatever triggered their injuries remains a mystery.</p><p>The five-member panel's report clears the players, trainers and coaches of any wrongdoing, saying similar workouts have ...MICHAEL J. CRUMBWed, 23 Mar 2011 13:43:25 -0400http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/mar/23/report-blames-workout-for-injuries-to-iowa-players/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS